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title: "T24/0010 Further Competition Under Lot 5 (ARUBA) Jisc Network Equipment Framework for NESST Network Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1cb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-10-28"
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# T24/0010 Further Competition Under Lot 5 (ARUBA) Jisc Network Equipment Framework for NESST Network Equipment

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1cb

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## Summary

Northumbria University recently completed an open procurement process for the supply of ARUBA Network Switches and Access Points under Lot 5 Jisc Network Equipment Framework. This contract, totalling £262,498.29, falls under the industry category of network equipment and serves the North East region of England. The award was made to Softcat PLC with the procurement method being an open procedure, based on a bidding performance of one bid and evaluated on the criteria of quality (60%) and price (40%). The contract was signed on 24th October 2024, and the status was marked as active on 28th October 2024.

This procurement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sectors, especially those specialising in network equipment, to expand their reach and market presence by supplying to educational institutions. The contract, aimed at supplying high-quality network equipment, showcases a significant opportunity for companies that can deliver robust and reliable IT solutions. Businesses experienced in providing network hardware, with capabilities to meet stringent quality criteria while maintaining competitive pricing, would find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Supply of ARUBA Network Switches and Access Points

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini- competition using Lot 5 Jisc Network Equipment Framework for the supply of Aruba Network Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034842-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £262,498 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034842-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumbria.ac.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:018219-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=898904015

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